How to Vote Correctly

The concept of correct voting, which refers to a vote that is the same one would have been made under conditions full information, has used evaluate citizens' voting decisions in various settings. Most studies either focus on determining individual and situational predictors or correctness via heuristics. Since heuristics can lead better decision outcomes than systematic processes, goal this study was analyze how different modes decision-making strategies, as well characteristics, contribute voting. To answer question, an experiment conducted Croatia, previously unstudied context for participants gathered information four parties mock election campaign. Results showed higher political motivation usage compensatory strategies had positive impact probability casting vote. However, direct effect cognitive load found with low levels motivation, increase resulted 25% less correctly.